Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division

Published on April 15, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 7200 block of Forest Point Blvd. in the Steele Creek Division.

On Wednesday, April 15, shortly before 7:30 p.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Injury call for service in the 7200 block of Forest Point Blvd. Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims who had sustained gun shot wounds and an additional victim who sustained a serious injury. A total of three individuals were transported to a nearby hospital where one victim was pronounced deceased. The other two individuals remain in critical but stable condition.

Homicide Unit detectives responded to conduct an investigation. Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives from CMPD’s Operations Command and Victim Services also assisted.

Officers have identified all parties involved and are not looking for any additional persons of interest at this time.

The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD's Public Affairs Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Davis is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by calling Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600, using the Charlotte Crime Stoppers P3 Tips Mobile App or by visiting the Charlotte Crime Stoppers website. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20260415-1928-03.

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